Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Akron's Alvin Davis (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017.

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Washington defensive back Myles Bryant (5) during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks free for a 92-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a 92-yard touchdown run during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) against Washington during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the ball 65 yards for a touchdown against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, rushes past Maryland linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md., Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is all smiles before the team takes on Rutgers in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gets around Nebraska's Carlos Davis (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Penn State 35-6. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles Rutgers' Kiy Hester (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. Penn State 35-6. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is stopped by Michigan State's Matt Sokol on a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gains control of a pass and takes it in for a touchdown against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017. Penn State won 42-13. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs past Iowa defensive end Anthony Nelson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, file photo, Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) makes a move on Michigan's Khaleke Hudson (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. Barkley has run roughshod over Big Ten defenses this year, including Michigan's vaunted defense last Saturday. Now he'll face Ohio State at home this week. What do the Buckeyes plan to do to stop him? (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the opening kick off 98-yards for a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes the opening kick off 98 yards for a touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks to stiff arm Pittsburgh's Avonte Maddox (14) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Penn State won 33-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball as Iowa defensive back Miles Taylor defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown after a catch against Georgia State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) races for the end zone for a touchdown after a catch against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. Penn State won 33-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring with tight end Mike Gesicki during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring against Southern California during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, left, scores past Southern California defensive back Adoree' Jackson during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) hurdles an Akron defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes off on a 55-yard touchdown run against Temple during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. Penn State won the game 34-27. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) makes an 18-yard touchdown catch against Wisconsin's T.J. Watt (42) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley scores against Southern California during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State defeated Indiana 45-31. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is congratulated by teammate Andre Robinson after catching an18-yard pass for a touchdown during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs against Indiana defensive back Chase Dutra during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016, in Bloomington, Ind. Penn State defeated Indiana 45-31. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Penn State's Steven Gonzalez (57) lifts teammate Saquon Barkley (26) after Barkley scored on a 18-yard touchdown reception during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown as Iowa's Bo Bower (41) chases after him during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Penn State won the game 41-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs in for a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) leaps past Kent State's Nate Holley (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. Penn State won 33-13. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks for running room against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Penn State won the game 38-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes it in for the winning touchdown against Minnesota during overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores on a 81-yard run against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. Penn State defeated Purdue 62-24. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Leroy Clark (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) rushes in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016. Michigan won 49-10. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) is tackled by Maryland's Shane Cockerille (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes it 25 yards for the winning touchdown against Minnesota in overtime of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley plays against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after being up ended by San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defender linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over the pile for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) high fives Penn State wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton (5) after he runs for a touchdown against Northwestern during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) looks for running room against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by Rutgers defensive lineman Ron'Dell Carter (90) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after being up ended by San Diego State defensive back Damontae Kazee (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by San Diego State defensive back Na'im McGee (21), after taking a pass from quarterback Christian Hackenberg, and heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, right, runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) finds a hole in the defensive line in the TaxSlayer Bowl against the Georgia Bulldogs, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fla. (Margaret Bowles via AP)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the football during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Buffalo in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defenders safety Ryan Williamson (26) and linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) gets outside Illinois safety Eric Finney (14) as he rushes for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Penn State won 39-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) takes a break during warm ups before they take on Kent State in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Illinois defensive back V'Angelo Bentley (2) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. Penn State won 39-0. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle of Rutgers defensive lineman Djwany Mera (93) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) plays during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) goes in for a touchdown against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley gains yardage in the first half of the TaxSlayer Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. Georgia defeated Penn state 24-17. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) looks for room to run against the USC Trojans during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Doug Benc)

Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) slips the tackle by San Diego State defensive back Na'im McGee (21), after taking a pass from quarterback Christian Hackenberg, and heads for the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State's Saquon Barkley (26) gets to the outside against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over Buffalo defenders safety Ryan Williamson (26) and linebacker Nick Gilbo (43) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley (26) scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)